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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.39, 373.12 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.39, 373.12 and 152.37 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.39 : 373.12 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.39/373.12 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.39x = 373.12 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.39x = 56,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,852.29/270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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